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Milford Sound

Arrowtown

Wanaka

Glenorchy

Crown Range Road

Milford Road

Queenstown to Invercargill Road

Ski Field Roads

Kawarau Gorge

Roads in this area are often narrow, winding and steep
During winter months the roads are often subject to icy road conditions
Avoid driving on mountain passes, if possible, during the winter months
Pull over to the side of the road when photographing the scenery

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Auckland motorways have generally speed limit of 100km/h
Some stretches of motorway have a lower speed limit in place, such as the Auckland Harbour Bridge (80km/h)
Indicate before changing lanes
Follow the directions of the signs

Auckland's roads are generally well developed and travel through built-up areas
Expect traffic and delays during peak periods
Plan your journey before driving
The speed limit in built-up areas is generally 50km/h
Use motorways wherever possible

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Garden Place

Hamilton Zoo

Waitomo Caves

Waikato River

Ngaruawahia

Hamilton City's roads are generally well developed and travel through built-up areas
Hamilton has many bridges to cross the Waikato River, which travells through the center of the city
Plan your journey before driving
The speed limit in built-up areas is generally 50km/h
Many roads outside of Hamilton City are rural roads, often less maintained than the roads found in the built-up areas
Watch for farm animals on rural roads

Bay of Islands

Cape Reinga

Hokianga Harbour

Kerikeri

Ninety Mile Beach

Brynderwyn Hills

Ninety Mile Beach

Many Northland roads are winding and narrow
Main Northland roads are often prone to wet conditions and may close
Plan your journey before driving
The speed limit in built-up areas is generally 50km/h
Brush up on your One Way rules as many Northland bridges are one way
Your rental car agreement may prohibit you from driving on Ninety-Mile Beach

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Mt Ruapehu

Huka Falls

Tauranga

Central Lakes

Rotorua Geothermal Activity

Napier-Taupo Road

Desert Road

Turangi to Taumaranui Road

Central Plateau

Many Central North Island roads are winding and narrow
Central Plateau roads may close due to snow
Plan your journey before driving
The speed limit in built-up areas is generally 50km/h
Ensure you secure your car when parking at tourist attractions

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Wellington Cable Car

Interislander

Parliament

Rimutaka Hill Road

Interislander

Kapiti Coast Road

Most Wellington City roads are highly developed
Plan your journey before driving
The speed limit in built-up areas is generally 50km/h
Your rental car agreement may prohibit you from travelling on the Interislander

Abel Tasman National Park

Heaphy Track

Fox Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

Haast Pass

Arthur's Pass

Lewis Pass

Buller Gorge

Coastal Road

Most West Coast roads are winding, narrow and have steep terrain
Many roads, especially the alpine passes, may be subject to winter driving conditions
Pull over to the side of the road when photographing the scenery
Plan your journey before driving

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Auckland

Taupo & Rotorua

West Coast

Queenstown

In New Zealand we drive on the left-hand side of the road
Built up areas generally have speed limits of 50km/h however lower limits may apply.
Many New Zealand roads are winding, narrow and have steep terrain
Many south-island roads, especially the alpine passes, may be subject to winter driving conditions
Give yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination and assume it will take longer than anticipated.
Pull over to the side of the road when photographing the scenery
Plan your journey before driving

Queenstown

Auckland

Hamilton

Northland

Rotorua & Taupo

Wellington

West Coast

New Zealand